LeBron James flops as Cavs lose to New York Knicks in opener
Former Miami Heat star makes a litany of errors and misses, as he fails to inspire his new teammates in their home defeat by New York Knicks
Shortly after showering, and maybe rinsing off a forgettable performance, LeBron James smiled and laughed as he dressed for a flight to Chicago.
"It was one game," he said. James moved on quickly. It may take Cleveland a little longer.
This championship-deprived city, which had waited months to celebrate James' return from Miami with a rip-roaring party, was in a state of shock following Cleveland's 95-90 loss to the New York Knicks.
My turnovers, some of them were careless and some of them were chemistry
With the entire sports world focused on Quicken Loans Arena, James, given a hero's welcome with a ground-shaking ovation, flopped. He missed 10 shots, committed eight turnovers and looked nothing like the four-time league MVP and transcendent player capable of carrying a franchise.
One game. One really bad game. "I'm glad it's over," he said.
After an emotional pregame, which included him reprising the signature "chalk toss" routine he made famous during his first stint with the Cavs, James could hardly do anything right.
He missed wide-open shots, forced others and made uncharacteristic errors. During one possession, he thought Kyrie Irving was going one way and Cleveland's All-Star guard went the other as James' pass sailed into the seats.
